Electoral Act 1993

The House of Representatives - Vacancies

55A: Member ceasing to be parliamentary member of political party

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If you are a member of Parliament and you stop being a member of your political party, a specific rule applies to you. This rule is part of the Electoral Act 1993. You can find more information about this rule in section 55A of the Act, but this section is no longer in effect because it expired on 18 September 2005 due to a change made by the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act 2001.

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Part 3The House of Representatives
Vacancies

55AMember ceasing to be parliamentary member of political party

    Notes
    • Section 55A: expired, on , by section 3 of the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 105).